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Religion: African primal-indigenous religion (shaman) 
Name: witch doctor
Classification:
supporting character
clergy/religious leader
Publisher(s): 
First Appearance: Strange Tales (vol. 1) #85 (June 1961): "The Ape Man"
Creators: Steve Ditko
Super? (Has Super Powers/Special Abilities/Technology): Yes
Number of Appearances: 1
Gender: male
A local witch doctor lived on a small island called "Lost Island Prison" cursed a man with whom he had a grievance. The witch doctor was a powerful mystic, and turned the man into a gigantic ape-like creature, a curse that could be transferred to others. "Witch doctors" and gorillas are traditionally associated with African primal religion.
Suggested links for further research about this character and the character's religious affiliation:
- http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix3/apemangruner.htm
- http://www.marvunapp.com/master/aoaq.htm
- https://www.comics.org/issue/16300/